Arsenal survived a hostile atmosphere and the sending-off of midfielder Ramsey to leave Istanbul with what could prove a priceless 0-0 draw.

The Gunners were stretched by Slaven Bilic's well-drilled outfit, who almost took the lead right from kick-off at at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium through a long-range effort by former Chelsea striker Demba Ba.

However, the visitors held out and - but for some poor finishing by Olivier Giroud - could came netted an away goal, with substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain seeing his shot touched onto the post in the closing stages.

Ramsey, who scored a stoppage-time winner against Crystal Palace on the opening day of the Premier League season, was dismissed for a second yellow card with 10 minutes left, much to Wenger's disbelief.

"A difficult game played at a frenetic pace throughout," Wenger said after the draw.

"We could have won it but they had chances as well.

"In the end we didn't lose and hopefully we will make it at home.

"Both yellow cards for Aaron Ramsey are unbelievable When you see the fouls they have made today it's not serious.